Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

In a bowl, stir together flour, 1 cup sugar, milk, oil, and baking powder to make a smooth batter; scrape batter into the prepared baking dish.

In a separate bowl, stir cherries with 1 cup sugar and almond extract; spoon over batter.

Bake in the preheated oven until cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.